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Stop Guessing—Engine Oil Explained: What 0W-20, API SP, and ACEA C6 Actually Mean

Engine oil is the lifeblood of an engine, directly influencing its longevity, efficiency, and performance. Yet many drivers remain unsure about what those numbers and letters—like 0W-20 or API ...
Equipment World

New PC-12 Heavy-Duty Engine Oil Specs Approved by API

The next generation of heavy-duty engine oil specifications has been adopted by the American Petroleum Institute for 2027 ...
Business Wire

Development of “IDEMITSU IFG Plantech Racing,” the World’s First API-certified Engine Oil with Racing Performance Made from More Than 80% Plant-based Raw Materials

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Idemitsu Kosan Co.,Ltd. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President and Chief Executive Officer: Shunichi Kito; hereinafter referred to as “Idemitsu”) ...
Forbes

Motor Oil Update: API Introduces New ‘SQ’ Service Category

It’s an advanced, next-generation engine oil standard focusing on ultra-low viscosity oils for modern engines. When purchasing oil, look for the API Service Symbol "Donut" on the label, which is an ...
Truckinginfo

API Formally Approves Next-Gen Engine Oil Category for 2027 Engines

The next-gen heavy-duty engine oil standard (PC-12) has been formally approved, announced the American Petroleum Institute, which also introduced the new CL-4 and FB-4 “donut” certification marks ...